Event Date : Thursday, March 19, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : A most highly esteemed and well known resident of the Bond Head district for a period of about sixty years, Charles William Watt passed away at his home, 1580 Bathurst St., Toronto, on Thursday, March 19. Mr. Watt had been in failing health for some time but had been up and around his home until two weeks before his death. Born at Beeton 82 years ago, the late Mr. Watt received his education in Beeton schools and resided there until twenty years of age when he came to Bond Head. In 1907 he married Kathleen Smith of that village and Mr. and Mrs. Watt lived and farmed in Tecumseth near Bond Head, until 1941 when they retired at Bond Head. A little over a year ago Mr. and Mrs. Watt joined their daughter, Miss Jane Fair (Fairy) in Toronto and with her took up residence in that city. Mr. Watt was always active in church and Sunday School work. In 1902 he was made an elder in the Presbyterian Church of Bond Head and continued in this office in the United Church, thus he was a church elder for fifty years. He was superintendent or a teacher in the Sunday School for over 60 years. He also served as secretary-treasurer of Bond Head Cemetery Board for a number of years. Possessing a kindly and friendly disposition, Mr. Watt had a wide circle of friends and though never aspiring to municipal office he took an active and helpful interest in affairs of the community. Mr. Watt is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters, namely, Miss Jane Fair (Fairy) of Toronto; William of Bond Head; Anne (Mrs. Jack Hughes) of Churchill; and James of Hamilton.The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the home of his son, William, at Bond Head. The services were conducted by the present minister of the church assisted by a former minister, Rev. F. W. Newell, and Rev. W. J. Burton, now of Hillsdale. Interment was in Bond Head Cemetery.The pallbearers were W. E. Brooks, Gordon Brethet, Les. Holmes, Chas. Cerswell, Duncan McArthur and John Lloyd. The flower bearers were Elwell McKay, Jas. Smith, Percy Reynolds, Cardy McLean, Alf. McLean, Kenneth Holmes, Adrian Bateman, Roy Bell. Among those from a distance attending the funeral on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tomlin (sister of Mrs. Watt), Mrs. Chas. Davis, Mr. Allan Davis, Mr. Jack Davis, Mrs. Austin Faulkner, and two representatives of the Jenny Lind Candy Company, Messrs. Wm. Taylor, Larry Reid, and Jas. Bushey, of Hamilton.

Information booklet for participating pastoral charges about the United Church of Canada's Ventures in Mission fundraising campaign, given to Bob Evans by Rev. Henry Dahlin.

Inserts inside the booklet include:
The agenda for "FALL AREA MEETINGS FOR PASTORAL CHARGE LEADERSHIP" for September 25 - October 15, 1983, including handwritten notes from Bob Evans.
Copies of a letter from Bob Evans dated March 29, 1984 pertaining to the Ventures in Mission campaign, including handwritten edits and a handwritten list of Ventures in Mission committee members.
A handwritten note to "Bob" (Bob Evans) from "Henry" (Rev. Henry Dahlin) about the booklet.

Newspaper clipping cut out from the January 28, 1987 issue of The Bradford Weekly. The clipping contains two photographs of the 25th anniversary celebration of the United Church Women (UCW) group, with caption included. The caption identifies the subject of one of the photos as Ruth Langford. The second picture is a posed photo of the UCW group.

Printout of an email sent from Bob Evans to himself with a typed transcription of the Bradford United Church Deed.

Event Date : Friday, November 19, 1965
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Mandy Hunt to Bruce Thompson. The wedding took place in Bradford United Church.(Churchill community news)

Copy of the 1870 book "The Light in the East" by Rev. John Fleetwood, belonging to the Bradford United Church. Edited and compiled by Rev. Arthur P. Hayes (from what was initially printed via subscription). 200+ engraved illustrations inside. Bound in an elaborately embossed and gilded cover, with the text block decorated with gilt edges.

Copy of a handwritten speech dated September 25, 1994, written and signed by Margaret Irene Turner. The speech is for the United Church Women (UCW) group's Life Membership plaque. The speech also makes reference to Margaret Irene Turner's research with the Women's Missionary Society's (WMS) minute books.

A typewritten document, possibly for a speech, written and signed by Margaret Irene (Brown) Turner for the dedication of the memorial stained glass window in the Bradford United Church in honour of Clarence Edgar Brown, who was a member of the Church congregation and choir. The document includes some information on both Clarence Edgar Brown and the creation of the window.